Week of November 13, 2024
Week of November 13, 2024
On November 1, NonStop Local ran a press release that triggered concern for Blaine County residents. The piece suggested that the United States Justice Department (DOJ) would be monitoring voting in 27 states, including Blaine County, Montana, for the November 5 election. Curious about the cause, questions swirled in the minds of many: Why was Blaine County "singled out"? What kind of monitoring was going to happen? About what compliance issues was the Justice Department concerned? Who from the...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters' Volleyball girls had an amazing weekend in the Divisional Tournament. The girls earned a 2nd place victory and a trip to the State Volleyball Tournament in Bozeman! The Chinook girls opened the tournament with Malta and beat them in four sets. The 'Beeters have had an amazing season thus far and have not let up on the pressure. With sets ending as follows, set one 25-12, two 25-21, three 21-25, and four with 25-19. Fairfield was next in the matchups and unfortunately...
The Chinook boys took to the field against the Flint Creek Titans. After an amazing win over the undefeated Valley Chrisitan football team, the 'Beeters came out with a ferocious start. The Titans wasted zero time gaining a lead on the 'Beeters, with a lead of 14-0 after the first half. The 'Beeter boys were locked in on pushing back the Titans. With one touchdown in the second half, the Titans ultimately secured the victory 28-6. The Chinook Sugarbeeters have had an amazing season. Exciting...
The Harlem Lady Cats Volleyball team entered the Northern B Divisional Tournament as the number 4 team out of the 2B. With their placing, the Lady Cat's took on the number one team, and eventual Divisional Champions, the Fairfield Eagles to begin tournament play. Although they fought hard the whole match, the Lady Cats were swept in three against the Eagles. Looking to bounce back, the Lady Cats took on the Malta M-Ettes, a familiar foe, on Friday morning at 11. The Lady Cats hung close through...
Harlem Library The Harlem Library is celebrating Native American Heritage Month in November. Stop by and see the display of star quilts. Tonight, Nov. 13, 6 P.M. the library is hosting featured speaker John Stiffarm who will share about Native American Storytelling and Renita Longknife who will talk on Traditional Plants. Refreshments will be served. The Book Club members may pick up the new book “Great Circle.” The first discussion will be Nov. 18, 4 P.M. Storytime for children ages 0-5 is held Tuesdays at 10 A.M. After School Squad for...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center By the time you read this column, we will have celebrated Stan Wall’s 88th birthday as well as having had a dozen or so Pickers here for wonderful music and a great day of celebrating one of the oldest and best Pickers that we know! I hope that you joined us. On Wed., Nov. 13th @ 5:30, we will once again be partnering with Sam French, Blaine County Museum Director, for the 2nd in our Speaker Series with Micah Chang presenting Agriculture in WWl & WWll. This will be another interesting presentation. We...
On Monday, October 21, Turner Public School students attended the second performance in the Big Sky Series curated by the Northeastern Arts Network. The group traveled to Dodson to hear The Lucky Valentines (TLV). TLV feature a husband and wife duo, native Montanans Shaun and Jamie Carrier, who currently reside in Fort Benton. They have written over eighty songs and use a mix of folk melodies, country sounds, and tight harmonies to fulfill their motto: "making sad things beautiful." Their...
FUN was had by all who attended! There were several teams in attendance for the 1st annual Murder Mystery weekend, whose purpose is to BOOST OUR LOCAL MERCHANTS. The theme for this one was the 1970's. Several participating merchants have told us how much fun they had participating in this one. A wonderful Prime Rib Dinner, with all of the trimmings was prepared by our friend, Doug Mitchell and a Death by Chocolate Dessert table was prepared by Ginger Hansen! A huge thanks to all participating...
Join us Thursday November 21st at 6:30 p.m. at the Blaine County Library for the next book club meeting. We will be discussing the book “Waltzing Montana” by Mary Clearman Blew. We have copies available for checkout if you are interested in participating in the discussion. The museum also has copies for purchase. You can call or stop into the museum or the library or send us a message on Facebook and let us know that you are interested in participating or if you have any questions. We have...
This month the library is celebrating National Native American Heritage Month. Tonight, November 13, at 6 P.M. join us for an evening featuring speakers John Stiffarm, who will share about Native American Storytelling, and Renita Longknife, who will talk on Traditional Plants. Refreshments will be served. Also stop by the library to see the star quilts that are on display this month. Everyone is welcome! Book Club members are encouraged to pick up their copy of the new book “Great Circle...
On October 30, 2024 Thomas Keith Anderson age 81 went home to be with the Lord. After 81 years of hard work and dedication to life Tom went to be with his savior after he finished chores one last time. Tom was born in Scobey, MT on December 30,1942 to his parents Oscar and Vera Anderson and was the sixth of 7 children. The family lived at and farmed the Sunnyside Ranch in the Four Buttes and Larsland area. Over the years the family traveled and lived in several places while Tom was growing up...
